>[!abstract] >Stranded assets are investments, often in physical infrastructure, that become prematurely obsolete or unproductive due to various factors such as changes in technology, market conditions, regulations, or climate action. These assets can no longer generate their expected economic returns and may face devaluation or conversion to liabilities. >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): [[Transition risks]] >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): —